Paper with embedded security element for tamper evident labels and packages.

摘要

An elongate security element 11 is at least partially embedded in paper for use in labels or packaging. When a tearing force is applied to this element 11 by means of tab 14, a removable portion 12 is separated along the perforation lines 13 from the label 10 which has been adhered to the surface 15 of a package, bottle, etc. The elongate element may take the form of a thread having features which may provide evidence of tampering and/or counterfeit resistance. Thus the removable portion 12 and the rest of the label 10 may be provided with a readable code. The security element 11 may have a transparent substrate; it may be metallised, have printed indicia, or other security features.